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The accident occurred on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad National Highway when the victim's speeding Toyota Fortuner rammed a truck from behind. The impact was so severe that the SUV was completely mangled.
The impact of the crash was so severe that the victim's SUV was completely mangled.
UPDATED: Feb 10, 2026 14:54 IST
International shooter Sambhaji Shivaji Patil (27) died on the spot in a road accident in Maharashtra’s Palghar district while travelling from Pune to Gujarat, police said on Tuesday.
The crash occurred on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad National Highway when a speeding Toyota Fortuner rammed a truck from behind. The impact was so severe that the SUV was completely mangled, leaving Patil with fatal injuries.
Patil’s co-passenger, Yash Prashant Choudhary (22), sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. His condition is reported to be critical.
Police said a probe has been launched to ascertain the exact cause of the accident, including the speed of the vehicle and whether negligence was involved.
Further details are awaited.
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(Inputs by Mohammed Hussain)
Published By:
Karishma Saurabh Kalita
Published On:
Feb 10, 2026
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